SAVE! Berra loops the ball into the box with a header for one last effort for the visitors and Snodgrass tries to put power on his effort, but it loops straight into the hands of Oblak.
90' +4
Anya breaks down the right flank and has time to cross into the box, but he sends his ball out for a goal-kick. Time is running out for Scotland.
90' +3
Scotland's first delivery is cleared into the box and the home side bring the ball clear and take further time off the clock.
90' +2
B. Cesar goes off after a red card!
Confusion reigns as Scotland win a free-kick in the final third. Can the visitors capitalise here?
Cesar is given a straight red card for an incident with Berra.
90' +1
B. Verbič gets yellow.
B. Cesar gets yellow.
C. Berra gets yellow.
Cesar is booked for a melee in the box.
Berra is booked for his part in the melee.
Verbic is also booked as the players clash in the Scotland box.
90'
SAVE! Gordon keeps Scotland in the game as he makes a fine diving stop to deny Verbic from distance. His effort was creeping into the bottom corner, but the keeper reacted to make the save.
89'
A. Vetrih enters the game and replaces T. Matavž.
Vetrih replaces Matavz.
OFF THE LINE! Scotland break in numbers down the left and Robertson slides in Phillips. He puts the ball across the face of goal and his cross deflects off Skurbic and heads towards the bottom corner, but Oblak gets down to reach and make the stop.
88'
R. Snodgrass has scored a goal for Scotland! Assist by D. Fletcher.
Fletcher lifts the ball over the top of the Slovenia defence and Snodgrass applies the finish.
GOALLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SCOTLAND HAVE HOPE! Snodgrass finds the back of the net as he latches on to Fletcher's ball over the top and controls the ball on his chest. He directs his effort over Oblak into the net. Game on in Slovenia.
87'
Fletcher loses out to Mevlja in the final third in Robertson's attempt push his side up the field. That has been the story of the second half for the visitors.
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85'
Slovenia are keeping the ball away from Scotland with desperation slowly creeping in for the visitors.
84'
BLOCK! Jokic collects on the left flank and he goes for the powerful strike at goal, but Anya gets back to cover, sending the ball out for a corner.
83'
C. Mulgrew gets yellow.
Mulgrew brings down Ilicic and goes into the book.
82'
WIDE! Ilicic attempts to hammer the final nail in Scotland's coffin with a strike from distance, but his effort just creeps past the post.
81'
Griffiths lifts the resutling corner into the box towards the near post, but the home side clear the danger and bring the ball away on the counter.
80'
S. Fletcher enters the game and replaces K. Tierney.
BLOCK! Cesar makes an important block for the home side at the back as he diverts Anya's strike behind for a corner.
Fletcher replaces Tierney for the visitors.
79'
R. Snodgrass enters the game and replaces J. McArthur.
McArthur makes way for Snodgrass.
78'
MISS! Fletcher spurns a glorious opening to get his side back in the game as McArthur knocks the ball into his path, but he slices his volleyed effort over the bar from close range. Is that the moment Scotland's hopes were ended?
76'
Griffiths weaves his way in and out of challenges, but cannot do it by himself and the ball deflects off his legs and lands at Oblak's feet.
74'
WIDE! Phillips has space in the final third and turns to strike at goal, but he blasts his effort wide of the post.
72'
R. Bezjak has scored a goal for Slovenia! Assist by M. Mevlja.
Mevlja works the ball back into the path of Bezjak who finds the net.
GOALLLLLLLLLLL!!! BEZJAK NOTCHES HIS SECOND! Heartbreak for Scotland as the midfielder places his effort past Gordon from close range. The visitors failed to clear their lines from Ilicic's corner and Cesar was able to fend off Berra and pick out an unmarked Mevlja, who held his composure to find the net.
71'
WIDE! Ilicic goes for the strike from distance, but Berra is there to divert the ball behind for a corner.
68'
UPDATE: Slovakia are winning 3-0 against Malta thanks to a strike from Ondrej Duda. Scotland will need a winner here.
67'
WIDE! McArthur surges through the Slovenia midfield and he shoots on the edge of the box, but blasts his effort harmlessly wide of the post.
65'
J. McArthur gets yellow.
McArthur goes into the book for a late lunge and will miss the first play-off match should Scotland advance.
64'
Ilicic sends a pinpoint cross to the back post for Verbic's run, but Tierney does brilliantly under pressure to head away from danger. He had to make that clearance.
62'
All hands on deck for Scotland at the back as Bezjak fires a low ball into the box and Tierney has to clear away from Verbic at the back stick.
61'
Anya goes on the surge down the right and has space to cross into the box from the right, but Oblak makes a comfortable save.
60'
The home side are feeling confident in the final third now and are putting Strachan's men under serious pressure at the back.
58'
Griffiths collects 30 yards from goal and goes for the strike, but he pulls his effort harmlessly wide of the post.
57'
R. Rotman gets yellow.
Rotman slides in on Fletcher and goes into the book.
56'
CHANCE! Slovenia work the ball on the edge of the box and space opens up for Ilicic to strike at goal, but Gordon watches the ball safely into his hands.
55'
SAVE! Scotland are on the ropes here and Slovenia come close to a second goal. Verbic's cross finds Matavz in the box. He twists and turns in the area before teeing up Bezjak for the strike, but Gordon makes a fine reaction save to deny the midfielder.
52'
I. Anya enters the game and replaces C. Martin.
R. Bezjak has scored a goal for Slovenia! Assist by J. Iličić.
Ilicic is fouled by Fletcher and the home side win a free-kick in a decent crossing position on the right flank.
Anya replaces Martin for the visitors.
GOALLLLLL!!!!! BEZJAK EQUALISES FOR SLOVENIA! A disaster for Scotland as the home side level. Ilicic whips a dangerous ball into the box from the right flank. Gordon does not come for the ball, while Fletcher loses his man at the back post. It allows Bezjak to nod the ball into the bottom corner. Scotland have to fight back now.
Ilicic whips a perfect cross to the back post for Bezjak to nod home.
51'
SAVE! Kurtic is allowed space and time 30 yards from goal to hammer an effort towards the net. It has the power to trouble Gordon and it forces the keeper to turn the ball over the bar. A super strike from distance from the Slovenia midfielder.
48'
A scramble at the back for Scotland as the home side break down the left and Verbic sends a cross into the box, but they just manage to clear at the back post.
46'
R. Bezjak enters the game and replaces J. Repas.
N. Skubic enters the game and replaces A. Struna.
We're back underway in Slovenia.
Bezjak replaces Repas for the home side.
Skubic replaces Struna.
45' +1
The referee ends the first half.
Fletcher sends the ball into the left channel for Phillips to pursue, but the winger just cannot keep the ball in play.
45'
Griffiths latches on to Bannan's pass over the top and he takes the ball into the corner trying to win a set-piece off Mevlja, but he fails to knock off the defender's legs.
There will be one minute of added time.
44'
Ilicic goes on the charge down the right and creates enough space to get past Bannan to fire at goal from a tight angle, but his strike clatters into the side-netting.
43'
Scotland are sitting deep to preserve their lead and seem to be willing to see out the half with their one-goal advantage. Discipline is the key for the visitors here.
42'
Griffiths returns to the pitch, much to the relief of Scotland and their supporters.
40'
A concern for Scotland as Griffiths goes down in a heap in the centre circle after colliding with Mevlja. He looks to be in a bit of discomfort as he receives treatment.
37'
Repas probes down the right and Robertson has to keep track of him to stop the cross into the box. He concedes a corner in the process, only for the linesman to overrule the referee to say the ball was already out. A break for the visitors as that was not the right call.
35'
Struna has space to send a cross into the box from the right, but Tierney does well in his defensive duties and keeps the ball away from Verbic at the back post.
34'
UPDATE! Griffiths' goal is an important one for Scotland as Adam Nemec has put Slovakia ahead against Malta. Strachan's men need to hold on to their lead.
32'
L. Griffiths has scored a goal for Scotland! Assist by J. McArthur.
Tierney bursts into space down the right flank, but Mevlja is there to clear the danger at the near post. Scotland remain on the attack though...
McArthur loops the ball over the top of the Slovenia defence and Griffiths does the rest with a fine finish.
GOALLLLLLLLLL!!!!! GRIFFITHS PUTS SCOTLAND AHEAD! A huge goal for Strachan's men and one that could put them on the path for the play-offs. McArthur's header looped over the Slovenia backline and the forward raced on to the loose ball in the box. Griffiths held his composure from a tight angle to bury his effort past Oblak on the half-volley. A super finish from the Celitc man.
29'
Robertson digs out a pass into the left channel for Martin, but he scuffs his attempted pass into the middle for Griffiths, allowing the home side to clear.
28'
Robertson makes an important intervention at the back as Jokic's cross from the left almost finds its way to Repas at the back post, but the full-back headed away from danger.
25'
BLOCK! Oblak punches Griffiths' delivery away from the net, but Bannan collects the rebound on the edge of the box. He drills a strike on the half-volley, but a wall of light blue shirts stop the strike from reaching the net.
24'
Phillips raids down the right and he fires a low ball towards the near post, but Jokic stops the cross, diverting it behind for a corner.
22'
Tierney floats a long ball forward from the back and Berra is forward from the free-kick, but he heads his effort harmlessly past the post.
20'
BLOCK! Verbic finds space to turn inside the Scotland box and he fires low towards the net, but Berra makes a crucial block to send the ball behind.
18'
SAVE! Robertson sends the ball through to the inside left channel for an unmarked Martin. He goes for the strike on his right foot, but can only drill his effort straight at Oblak.
16'
CLOSE! Robertson sends a dangerous ball across the face of goal, but there are no Scotland players gambling on the delivery. Mevlja almost makes contact to steer it towards his own goal - fortunately for the home side he misses it, while Oblak watches the ball wide.
15'
Martin has won a few headers in the early stages of the match, but Scotland are having difficulty getting men around the forward in support.
12'
Scotland probe down the left flank and Griffiths slides the ball between Mevlja's legs and tries to barge his way past the defender. However, the Slovenia man holds his ground and the ball goes out for a goal-kick. The two players have a minor scuffle after the fact, but the referee brings it under control.
10'
Scotland are sitting very deep to start the contest, which will concern Strachan as Slovenia are applying a lot of pressure.
A sliced clearance from Cesar allows Scotland to win a corner on the right flank, but Griffiths' delivery into the box is repelled by the home side.
8'
BLOCK! Kurtic creates room for a strike on the edge of the box, but the legs of Berra stop the effort from threatening the Scotland goal.
7'
SAVE! Ilicic raids through a couple of tackles on the edge of the box and the ball finds its way into the path of Matavz. He turns and shoots towards the target with power, but Gordon is able to beat the ball behind.
5'
Ilicic floats the ball into the box, but the visitors have men behind the ball at the set-piece and are able to clear their lines.
4'
K. Tierney gets yellow.
Tierney goes into the book for his mistimed challenge.
Verbic raids down the left flank and gets the better of Tierney, winning a free-kick for the home side in a decent crossing position.
2'
Cesar concedes a corner for the home side and Griffiths has the chance to send a cross into the box.
Griffiths and Bannan link-up at a short corner and the former raids into the box, but his low cross is cut out by Jokic at the source.
1'
We're underway in Slovenia.
Slovenia break forward early in the contest and Ilicic goes for the strike from the edge of the box, but he fires a tame effort straight at Gordon.
The team news has been announced and we'll start with the home side.
Slovenia still can qualify for the play-offs despite their defeat at the hands of England on Thursday. A victory over Scotland this afternoon will see them leapfrog Strachan's men in the group, but they will have to hope that Slovakia are unable to defeat Malta in their clash.
Scotland have their fate in their own hands as they currently sit in second place. A win will see them secure second place, although a draw might be good enough as well as long as Slovakia are unable to defeat Malta in their clash. It's all to play for this afternoon.
Chris Martin's goal against Slovenia in March started their surge for second place and he was again the key figure for the Tartan Army on Thursday, applying pressure on Martin Skrtel to force the mistake that secured Scotland's winner against Slovakia.
Gordon Strachan's men have been outstanding in their last five qualifying matches, winning four of their contests and drawing once against England.
Games don't come much bigger than this for Scotland. The country have not qualified for a major tournament since the 1998 World Cup. A victory today would secure their place in the play-offs where they will earn their shot for a place to compete in Russia next year.
Good afternoon and welcome to the live commentary of the World Cup qualifying match between Slovenia and Scotland.
Scotland have made two changes from their win over Slovakia. Chris Martin starts after making a positive impact from the bench on Thursday, while James McArthur is also restored. James Forrest and James Morrison drop out of the starting line-up from during the week.
FLASHBACK! Martin may have scored the goal that saved Scotland's campaign against Slovenia in their meeting at Hampden Park in March. He scored in the 88th minute to guide Strachan's men to a vital victory.
The players are out on the pitch, so we should be underway shortly.
Slovenia have made three changes from their defeat to England. Rene Krhin is suspended and misses out on the decider along with Valter Birsa. Tim Matavz, Jasmin Kurtic and Jan Repas come into the fold with Andra Sporar also dropping to the bench.
HALF-TIME: SLOVENIA 0-1 SCOTLAND
Scotland hold a vital 1-0 lead over Slovenia at the break through Leigh Griffths' strike. With Slovakia winning their clash against Malta, Gordon Strachan's men need a victory today to keep their play-off hopes alive. Griffiths delivered for his side in the 32nd minute with a well-taken strike on the half-volley. Slovenia have not created a great deal in the final third and Strachan will be hopeful that continues until the final whistle.
The players are back out for the second half, so we should be underway shortly.
SCOTLAND ARE ELIMINATED FROM WORLD CUP CONTENTION!
FULL-TIME: SLOVENIA 2-2 SCOTLAND
Scotland will not be competing in the World Cup next year as their efforts have fallen short this evening. Leigh Griffiths put the visitors ahead, but a second-half brace from substitute Roman Bezjak took the game away from Gordon Strachan's men. Robert Snodgrass gave them hope with a late goal, but it was not to be this evening.
Thanks for joining our commentary this evening. Until next time, goodbye.
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